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Sleep secrets for surgeons: could better rest boost performance after surgery?

NCT ID NCT06213246

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether following simple sleep hygiene tips—like keeping a consistent schedule and a cool, quiet bedroom—can help orthopedic surgeons recover strength and mental sharpness after performing surgery. Researchers will measure handgrip strength, sleep quality, stress hormones, and cognitive performance before and after operations, comparing a normal week to a week with these sleep strategies. The goal is to see if these habits can reduce fatigue and improve recovery for surgeons.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sleep hygiene strategies (behavioral guidelines for better sleep)
What this could lead to
If effective, these strategies could improve surgeons' recovery and performance, potentially enhancing patient safety and surgeon well-being.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (15 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. Also, sleep hygiene may not fully counteract the physical and mental demands of surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

23 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, of any ethnicity; * Age between 23 and 70 years old; * Cognitively intact; * Orthopedic surgeons or medical residents specializing in Orthopedics. * Signature and acceptance of informed consent to collaborate in all procedures necessary for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 23 years old or older than 70 years old; * Any clinical condition that prevents the subject from participating in operating room activities (e.g., muscle injury, COVID-19 positivity, feverish or flu-like states, etc.). * Non-participation, for any reason, in surgical activities in daily clinical practice. * Clinically diagnosed sleep disorders. * Women who have been pregnant or breastfeeding within 12 months before signing the informed consent or during the recruitment and observation period. \[self-declaration\] * Non-acceptance of the informed consent. * Physical impossibility to undergo the evaluations required by the study using the devices specified in the protocol.

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Conditions

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sleep disorder

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Sleep

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

    Milan, Milan, Italy

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